- to stock up
- to lay in supplies
- to hoard (for speculation)
- to corner the market in sth
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of gathering and keeping a large quantity of goods or supplies for future use, often in anticipation of a shortage or increased demand.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the preparation and collection of necessary resources ahead of time, particularly for future needs.
They always lay in supplies before going on a long trip.
Generated: This meaning relates to accumulating goods not just for personal use but with the intention of reselling them later at a higher price, often leading to market manipulation.
Investors began to hoard gold in hopes of a price increase in the future.
Generated: This meaning indicates the action of acquiring enough of a commodity to control its price and availability, often leading to monopolistic behavior.
They tried to corner the market by hoarding wheat.